After a painfully long day of driving, I popped into this large parking lot by a boat ramp for several days in order to work and visit Jefferson City, MO.
After a long day of driving and visiting the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, I pulled into this free municipal park, hoping for good Internet, electricity, and clean water.
I was so excited to head to the lunatic asylum, which was fascinating. However, the person who owns it has it set up as a tourist trap, and time is taking its toll on the entire site.
I am so fortunate to have friends like MaryBeth and Tommy, who will host me in their homes and show me the sites! Plus, I visited the home and studio of America's most famous sculptor.
Having a few weeks with my friends Mark and Kate was spectacular, with trips to New York City and crash courses on modern and contemporary art from a successful artist.
After hitting the maximum number of days I could spend at the park in Arlington, I rolled over to another city park that sits right on the banks of the Big Sioux River and was much better.
Visiting Pipestone National Monument is an amazing experience. For generations, Native Americans have quarried the Redstone here to make pipes, and they still do today.
On my way to Vermilion, SD, to deal with Internet challenges, I had to cross the Missouri River. I thought the overlook was a quick place for a photo, but it had a nature trail too.
Dropped into a boat ramp for the night so that I could spend at least one night next to the Missouri river, but had a bit of a hot day waiting for the cool evening.
Having camped at the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area a few years ago, I wanted to return and check out one of the more isolated areas, and Firehole Canyon was perfect.
After an outstanding time with my friend Mike and his family on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington, it was time to hustle my way back to Colorado for a law school graduation.
After driving through Lava Beds National Monument, in the rain, I crossed into Oregon and for the first time felt like I had transitioned into the Pacific Northwest. Rain and Green!
For years, I've heard about Oklahoma City Bricktown, and I was excited to visit. Unfortunately, it seems that it is a much more popular place in the warmer months of the year.
